Michael Mangus

Michael Mangus, Ph.D., is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in the aerospace and transportation industries. Currently serving as Engineering Supervisor, Program Manager, and Senior Systems Verification Engineer II at Parker Lord since April 2019, Michael leads teams in conducting verification testing and data analysis of electro-mechanical systems. Prior to this role, Michael was the Lead Engine Control Engineer at GE Transportation, focusing on engine controls development for the Tier 4 locomotive engine control system. Michael's background includes a Graduate Research Assistant position at The University of Kansas, where work involved constructing a single-cylinder diesel engine test cell, and prior roles at the National Gas Machinery Laboratory and Kinder Morgan, contributing to various research and engineering projects. Earning a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Kansas, along with a Master's and Bachelor's in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, underscores Michael's strong academic foundation.